Dianthus plumarius "Rose de Mai" (Cottage Pink)
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I fell in love with this beautiful double, shell-pink Dianthus last year, bought one, and have been propagating it from cuttings. Purportedly, Thomas Jefferson grew this particular Dianthus, but I wouldn't swear to it, but there's no reason why he shouldn't have. It has beautiful blue/gray foliage that forms a dense mat, and the color is heavenly, as is the scent - a full clove scent. It is also long lived and easy to grow. It will re-bloom if given a good "haircut" after the first bloom, too. Be sure to cut it back again in the fall so it won't be so ragged when spring rolls around again. Full sun, well-drained soil, in Zones 3-11.
I fell in love with this beautiful double, shell-pink Dianthus last year, bought one, and have been propagating it from cuttings. Purportedly, Thomas Jefferson grew this particular Dianthus, but I wouldn't swear to it, but there's no reason why he shouldn't have. It has beautiful blue/gray foliage that forms a dense mat, and the color is heavenly, as is the scent - a full clove scent. It is also long lived and easy to grow. It will re-bloom if given a good "haircut" after the first bloom, too. Be sure to cut it back again in the fall so it won't be so ragged when spring rolls around again. Full sun, well-drained soil, in Zones 3-11.
